Golden Eagle women predicted to finish first in OVC East

Oct 23, 2012

FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Tennessee Tech women's hoops is no stranger to
success, and with the 2012-13 season fast approaching, the hype
surrounding this year's team continues to grow. First-year coach
Jim Davis' Golden Eagles have been picked to finish first in the
Ohio Valley Conference East Division.

For just the second time in the past seven years, Tennessee Tech
has been picked as the favorite to win an OVC title. Tech picked up
15 of the 21 first place votes in this year's poll.

Tech was one of three schools to receive first-place votes in
the poll, and the Golden Eagles received 121 total points, which
was 13 ahead of second place Eastern Kentucky. The Colonels
received six first-place votes and were tabbed second second in the
East (108). Belmont (86) was picked third with three first place
votes. The East poll was rounded out by Morehead State (69),
Tennessee State (68) and Jacksonville State (40).

The West Division was headlined by defending tournament
champions UT Martin. The Skyhawks collected 19 first-place votes
and 129 points. 16 points behind was Eastern Illinois in
second-place with 113 points and five first-place votes. SIUE (3)
came in in third place and Murray State (77) fell in fourth place.
Austin Peay (47) and Southeast Missouri (39) completed the West
poll in fifth and sixth place.

Tech's squad returns four starters, including preseaon all-OVC
member Jala Harris.
The Eagles are looking to return to the tournament championship in
the newly formatted OVC tournament. This season, with the addition
of Belmont University to the conference, the OVC will break down
into two divisions. The winners of each division get automatic
berths into the conference championship, while the remaining
seeding will be determined by winning percentage.

Tech will play in the East Division along with Belmont, Eastern
Kentucky, Jacksonville State, Morehead State and Tennessee State.
The West Division includes Austin Peay, Eastern Illinois, Murray
State, Southeast Missouri, SIUE and UT Martin.

Season tickets to follow the 2012-13 Golden Eagles are currently
on sale at the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center, or by
calling (931) 372-3940.